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October 26, 2011 2:24 PM

CCEA approves 15 Mega Food Parks’ set up

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, CCEA, has approved setting up 15 new Mega Food Park Projects under the Infrastructure Development Scheme at a total cost of over 787 crore rupees. The setting up of 15 new Mega Food Parks will result in creation of state of the art infrastructure in major p...

October 26, 2011 2:14 PM

Diwali being celebrated with traditional fervour across nation

Deepawali, festival of lights is being celebrated across the country with traditional fervor and gaiety.The festival symbolises the removal of darkness and gloom and bringing happiness, peace and prosperity in the life of people.AIR correspondent reports that adequate security arrangements are in pl...

October 26, 2011 1:55 PM

Land owners must get compensation in two years from notification: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that land acquisition proceedings lapses if the government fails to make the award within the stipulated two years from the date of declaration.The court said a reading of the relevant provision makes it clear that the Collector is obliged to make an award within a period...

October 26, 2011 1:55 PM

Jairam writes to Maya over misuse of MGNREGA scheme

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh has accused the Mayawati government in Uttar Pradesh for directly abetting embezzlement of funds meant for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act. In a letter written to the Chief Minister, Mr Ramesh favoured a CBI inquiry into misus...

October 26, 2011 1:03 PM

CCEA approves Dam Rehabilitation & Improvement Project

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal for scheme of Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) with the World Bank assistance.The total cost of the scheme 21,00 crore rupees of which 1680 crore rupees will be funded by World Bank while over 393 crore will be funded b...

October 26, 2011 1:02 PM

DRI detains 10 in drugs racket

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has conducted simultaneous searches at various locations in Mumbai, Delhi, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh over the last weekend and apprehended ten people including a US citizen who were allegedly involved in the manufacturing and sending couriers of narcotics ...

October 26, 2011 12:33 PM

Cabinet approves National Optical Fiber Network scheme

The Cabinet approved a scheme for creation of National Optical Fiber Network for providing broadband connectivity to Gram Panchayats. The objective of the scheme is to extend the internet facility to Gram Panchayat level at an estimated cost of 20,000 crore rupees initially. Making an announcement i...

October 26, 2011 12:19 PM

Coal availability improving with power stations says Govt

The government said that availability of coal with power stations is improving as the companies have been advised to ensure priority movement of the dry fuel to them. According to an official release, of the total 181 coal rakes dispatched on Monday, in which 147 were for the power sector. It said, ...

October 26, 2011 9:31 AM

Diwali being celebrated with traditional fervour across country

The festival of lights - Diwali is being celebrated throughout the country today. The festival symbolises the removal of darkness and gloom and bringing peace, happiness and prosperity in the life of people.In the National Capital, Police have tightened security arrangements to avoid any untoward in...

October 25, 2011 9:14 PM

RBI’s monetary policy aimed at taming inflation: Subbarao

The Governor of Reserve Bank of India, D. Subbarao on Tuesday assured that RBI's monetary policy will remain aimed at taming inflation and also be sensitive to growth.While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday after the announcement of the second quarter review of RBI's monetary policy...

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